2040 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2040 Walnut Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 2040 Walnut Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Completed
For the installation of appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Commercial building permit Mar 2025Expired
For the repair of front facade to an existing attached structure. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install 2-ton fujitsu multi zone ductless heat pump system with two 1-ton heads. 2-ton heat pump condenser section to be set on rooftop. owner has equipment to be installed).
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replacing with no piping 5 fixtures in apartment 3f
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install lights, outlets, switches, smoke and carbon detectors as per nec 2017
- Commercial building permit Jun 2021Completed
For a level i interior alteration to an existing mix-used structure. alteration to provide finishes and furnishing for one of the third floor unit(unit 3f) as per approved plans**if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**iebc 2018** **separate permits required for any mechanical, plumbing & fire suppression work**
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Expired
Install new fixtures in bath no drain lines,fixtutre switch out
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
1 - pullchain lamp holder includes the wiring, electrical box, and the installation of a provided utility lamp holder fixture and lamp. cut and remove old intercom wiring 2 - 20 amp afci circuit includes and arc fault protected branch circuit round fixture boxes x 12 deep outlet wiremold boxes x 4 box of all different wiremold 90, flat inside outside, flexi bends and something to bend offsets. hundred backstraps 3 - dual head led emergency light wire and install 1 - exit sign led combo emergency lighting as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Sep 2020Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
Replacing existing 100 amp seer cable in basement w/ 100 amp mc cable as per code. installing main circuit branches in all apartment panels as per code. all other work on violation will be done by others as per 2008 nec (cc dist)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Texaco 14 045 0088, 23rd & Walnut (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
National Publishing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry Armory. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Freire CS (550 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (850 ft), Russell Byers CS (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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